Merino, Colorado facts for kids
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Town of Merino, Colorado
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Platte Street in Merino.
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Location of Merino in Logan County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Logan |
| Incorporated (town) | January 4, 1917 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,035 ft (1,230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 1,870/sq mi (721/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80741
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-50040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204720 |
The Town of Merino is a small town in Logan County, Colorado, in the United States. It is known as a "Statutory Town," which means it follows the general laws set by the state of Colorado for how towns should be run.
In 2020, about 281 people lived in Merino. The town got its name from merino sheep, which used to graze in the area.
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Where is Merino Located?
Merino is located in northeastern Colorado. You can find it at coordinates 40 degrees 29 minutes 4 seconds North and 103 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 0.152 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live in Merino?
The number of people living in Merino has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different U.S. Decennial Census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 263 | — | |
| 1930 | 230 | −12.5% | |
| 1940 | 259 | 12.6% | |
| 1950 | 209 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 268 | 28.2% | |
| 1970 | 260 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 255 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 238 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 284 | 15.4% | |
| 2020 | 281 | −1.1% | |
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What is Merino's Climate Like?
Merino has a semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often found in areas that are far from large bodies of water.
Famous People from Merino
A well-known radio and television host named Ralph Edwards was born in Merino. He was famous for shows like "Truth or Consequences" and "This Is Your Life." A street in Merino, Ralph Edwards Avenue, was named in his honor.
